The Pakistan Meteorological Department has issued a warning for heavy rains across Punjab, Sindh, and Balochistan from August 26 to 29. This weather system, driven by winds from the Bay of Bengal, is expected to bring significant risks including flooding and landslides.
In Punjab, cities such as Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and central Punjab are anticipated to face flooding due to the heavy rains. Rainfall is expected to occur from August 25 to 28, raising concerns about potential flooding in rivers and canals. Similarly, in Sindh, cities like Karachi, Thatta, and Badin will experience heavy downpours from August 25 to 29, which may impact daily life and infrastructure. In Balochistan, regions including Quetta, Kalat, and Lasbela will see intense rainfall between August 26 and 30, heightening the risk of flooding in these areas.
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Northern areas such as Gilgit-Baltistan and upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) are at heightened risk of landslides due to the expected heavy rains. The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a flash flood alert for south Punjab following heavy rains from August 24 to 30, with a specific warning for potential flash floods in the rivers and mountains of Koh-e-Sulaiman and Kirthar. The Dera Ghazi Khan commissioner has been alerted, and notifications have been sent to the deputy commissioners of Rajanpur and DG Khan.
In local weather updates, Lahore is forecasted to receive more rain today, with a 40% chance of precipitation, potentially worsening the city’s ongoing dengue fever issue. Recent reports indicate three new dengue cases linked to accumulated rainwater. Meanwhile, in Karachi, temperatures are expected to rise by 1 to 2 degrees Celsius after last week’s rain, with the maximum temperature likely reaching up to 35°C. The current temperature stands at 29°C with 78% humidity, though air quality remains satisfactory according to the Air Quality Index.
